Ribblesdale Tour

Horton-in-Ribblesdale, situated as it is below the huge
sphinx-like form of Pen-y-ghent, one of the Three
Peaks, has a great deal to offer the visitor. It is the
perfect starting point for the Three Peaks Walk, a challenge
walk requiring the combined ascent of some 7,000 feet (2,000
metres) onto the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough within 12 hours.
Its also on the Pennine Way.

Kirkby Lonsdale is a historic market town between the Lake
District and the Yorkshire Dales. It is a very ancient
settlement  Romans Saxons, Normans and Danes all carved
an impression, and the town was included in the Domesday Book
of 1086. A host of 17th and 18th Century buildings now
accommodate inns, restaurants and shops.

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is Norman, probably built between
1093 and 1130, although there was an old Saxon Church on the
site before.

Spanning the River Lune is a three arched bridge, called
Devils Bridge, which is probably 12th or 13th Century,
and is now a scheduled ancient monument.

Turner (1775-1851) painted the River Lune, now called
Ruskins View. John
Ruskin (1819-1900), a lover of Turners work,
influential English critic, social theorist, painter and poet,
was so impressed by the picture, that he was inspired to write
I do not know in all my own country, still less in France
or Italy, a place more naturally divine.

During the first weekend in September, the town hosts its
Victorian Fair, now a major event in the North of England. A
lively Victorian street atmosphere is achieved with
entertainment, demonstrations and street vendors.

Salt Pie Lane  formerly known as Cattle Market
Yard. Cattle used to be sold in the adjoining Horse
Market, and an enterprosing lady living in the yard made hot
salted mutton pies for sale to the traders. After consumption
of the pies it was necessary to adjourn to the nearby
Green Dragon to slake their thirst  the
landlord of which just happened to be a relation!

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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